Health for All says
In recent years, with the advent of an aging society, more and more elderly people are suffering from various respiratory diseases, which has brought challenges to the health and quality of life of the elderly. Respiratory diseases include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pneumonia, etc., which pose a great threat to the health of the elderly. So, how should we take care of the respiratory health of the elderly?
First of all, we need to understand the respiratory pathology and pathogenesis of the elderly. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the respiratory diseases of the elderly are mostly due to lung deficiency, which leads to dampness stagnation and phlegm dampness. Therefore, when maintaining the respiratory health of the elderly, we should focus on regulating lung qi and damp phlegm.
1.Balanced diet: The diet of the elderly should be mainly light, and eat less spicy, greasy, and irritating foods. The diet should be balanced, with more foods rich in vitamins C and E, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, etc., which can help strengthen the immunity of the elderly and reduce the risk of respiratory tract infections.
2.Healthy lifestyle: The elderly should maintain good living Xi, avoid smoking and passive smoking, and avoid long-term exposure to air pollution or toxic substances. Proper indoor air purification is also key to protecting respiratory health.
3.Moderate exercise: The elderly should participate in physical exercise appropriately to enhance their physical fitness. Exercises suitable for the elderly include walking, tai chi, qigong, etc., which can improve lung function and increase lung capacity.
4.Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that most of the respiratory diseases of the elderly are related to lung qi deficiency, so Chinese medicine can be used for conditioning. Commonly used Chinese medicines include ginseng, astragalus, lily, bellflower, etc., these traditional Chinese medicines have the effect of tonifying lung qi, moisturizing dryness and reducing phlegm, and can play a role in relieving respiratory symptoms in the elderly.
5.Herbal Medicine**: There are many classic prescriptions in TCM that can be used for respiratory diseases in the elderly**. For example, the soup can relax the lungs and regulate qi, open the body and nose;Shengmai drink can nourish yin and clear the lungs, relieve asthma and reduce phlegm, etc. When using herbal medicines**, we should follow the holistic thinking of traditional Chinese medicine and make appropriate adjustments based on the specific constitution and condition of the elderly.
To sum up, the key to maintaining the respiratory health of the elderly is a balanced diet, a healthy lifestyle, moderate exercise and TCM conditioning. If the elderly have symptoms of respiratory diseases, they should seek medical attention in time and receive professional examinations and**. In the process, traditional Chinese medicine can be used as an auxiliary means to improve the efficacy and reduce the symptoms. It is hoped that the elderly can maintain the health of the respiratory tract and improve the quality of life through scientific health preservation methods.
Health References:
1. zhang tt, li md, tang lq, et al. effects of yiqi qingfei decoction on airway remodeling in rats with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease[j]. chinese journal of experimental traditional medical formulae, 2019, 25(20): 149-153.(Zhang Tingting, Li Mengdi, Tang Lanqing, et al.) Effect of Yiqi Qing Lung Fang on Airway Remodeling in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease[J].Chinese Journal of Experimental Pharmaceutics, 2019, 25(20): 149-153）